Chlorella vulgaris extract
AKA: Green algae extract
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Marine
Extract
Not Clean
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract is an extract of the Alga, Chlorella vulgaris, Oocystaceae
Family
Chlorellaceae
Plant Part
Thallus
CAS #
223749-83-5
Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Discovered as a single-celled green algae in the early 20th century and studied for nutritional content. Modern use in skincare emerged in the 1960s when Japanese researchers identified its antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dullness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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